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The former Swansea boss is working with a strong squad, which contains numerous players with experience of playing at the highest level.

Perhaps the biggest name in their ranks is former England goalkeeper Robert Green.

Robert Green. (Image: Getty Images)

Now 36, the ex-Norwich, West Ham and QPR shot-stopper has been there, done it and got the T-shirt when it comes to playing in big matches.

In front of him in the Leeds defence is Pontus Jansson, who has become something of a fans’ favourite since arriving on loan from Torino in the summer.

Pontus Jansson (right). (Image: Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

The 25-year-old centre-back was part of the Sweden squad at Euro 2016 and, when he makes two more appearances, will trigger a permanent move from his Italian parent club.

When it comes to creativity, the likes of Kemar Roofe and Pablo Hernandez have the quality to provide plenty of ammunition.

Kemar Roofe. (Image: Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

Roofe came through the youth ranks at West Bromwich Albion, but it was at Oxford United in League Two where he became a wanted man, scoring 26 goals in 2015/16 and helping them secure promotion to League One.

Leeds acquired his services and he has regularly been making the starting line-up, getting his first goal for the club against Aston Villa last month.

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Hernandez was well known to Monk following their time together at Swansea, and the Spanish midfielder is enjoying a loan spell from Qatari club Al-Arabi, which is reported to be close to being made permanent.

Quick feet, good passing and an eye for goal make the 31-year-old a dangerous opponent.

Pablo Hernandez. (Image: Getty Images)

And the man charged with the task of banging in the goals is New Zealand international Chris Wood.

He has found the back of the net 16 times so far this campaign and bagged a brace last time out against Rotherham.